If you sell your home, you only get one chance to be a “new” listing.  When it first goes on the market, many people who have been looking for homes similar to yours in style and price range will come to see if your house can become their dream home.  If you don’t WOW them on this first visit, many potential buyers will never give your house a second look.

Following are 10 inexpensive home makeovers that provide maximum impact on your home’s value and marketability:

1.) Green up the lawn and replace any overgrown bushes in front.  Black mulch with colorful flowers always looks good.

2.) Power wash vinyl siding, decks and patios and repaint the trim.

3.) Install or upgrade porch lights.  Add motion detectors to the corners of the house for added security.

4.) Assess your lighting.  If rooms appear dark, add lamps, new chandeliers, recessed, or track lighting.

5.) Keep things cool with attractive ceiling fans.

6.) Update bathroom lighting, toilet seats, medicine cabinets, and bathroom hardware so they look fresh and modern.

7.) Make your house look bigger through decluttering.  Put everything that is not essential into storage or the trash.

8.) Go ahead and buy that new sofa or dining room furniture for the new house now so it will improve the look of the home you’re going to sell.

A Quick Fix for Curb Appeal

Most buyers choose to drive by your home first before wanting to set an appointment to view. An attractive yard that is free of debris will gain interest quickly. Make sure that trees are trimmed and that your home can be seen from the street. Have the grass mowed, trimmed and edged. Walkways should be swept. Clean away all debris. Remove parked cars or RVs. When in season plant flowers to add color. This can make all the difference in the Murfreesboro TN real estate market. You want the first impression to sell your home.

Curb Appeal is half the battle in today's Rutherford County Market with more than 80% of buyers searching the internet, curb appeal not only affects potential buyers that drive by the property, but also has a huge impression on the MLS and other web portals. If the outside doesn't look attractive they'll click right on to the next property on the list.

Staging Without Breaking the Bank

The greatest way to show a home is to have a key available. In the Murfreesboro TN area, this is typically done by placing it in a secure lock box, provided to you by your Real Estate Professional. This will give agents, with prospective buyers easy access to your property and promote showings. Following these simple staging guidelines will also help:

  • Keep all lights on, even on the sunniest of days
  • Keep all draperies and shutters open
  • Leave soft music playing at a low level
  • Take a short walk or drive with your children and pets
  • Let the Realtor and clients view the home without your presence
  • Burn a scented candle to add a pleasant aroma to your home
  • Let the buyer be at ease and let the agents do their job

By employing these successful staging strategies with an aggressive marketing plan, we can achieve a maximum sales price in the shortest number of days.

The Most Important Factor After Pricing:  Cleanliness

It's a common fact that clean homes net more money. Most people are turned off by even the smallest amount of uncleanness or odor when looking at homes to purchase. Sellers lose thousands of dollars because they do not adequately clean their homes or rid them of offensive odors.

If your home is squeaky clean, you will be able to sell your home faster and net more money.

If you are planning on moving, why not get rid of that old junk now so that your house will actually appear larger? Make more space. Odors must be eliminated, especially if you have pets, young children in diapers, or a smoker in the house. A little work now can pay huge dividends at closing!

A Little Fresh Paint Works Wonders

New paint makes the entire home smell clean and neat, and can bring sellers top dollar. If your home has chipped paint, exposed wood, or surfaces that look faded, it's time for new paint. If your carpet is worn, dirty, outdated, or an unusual color or style, you might consider replacing it.

Many houses do not sell because of these problems. Don't think that buyers have more money than you to freshen up a home. They typically don't. They will simply look elsewhere for a home that needs less work.

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